Purchasing Agent
- Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word) and the confidence to learn new software quickly
- A knack for negotiating — you're comfortable asking for a better price and making smart decisions on the spot
- Exceptional phone skills and a professional, courteous manner with vendors and coworkers
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through
- A team-first mindset and eagerness to learn
- Request quotes – Reach out to vendors for quotes on materials (we'll teach you the material grades).
- Confirm purchase orders – Make sure every purchase order is confirmed by the vendor.
- File purchase orders – Keep purchase orders organized in our electronic filing system.
- Track deliveries – Monitor estimated arrival times for materials and keep the team informed.
- Coordinate pick-ups – Work with our shipping department to schedule material pick-ups.
- Negotiate with suppliers – Build vendor relationships and negotiate pricing and terms.
- Suggest improvements – Share ideas to make our purchasing processes better.
- Reading blueprints – Understand specifications and material grades from engineering drawings.
- Processing vendor returns – Handle returns in our E2 shop management system.
- Maintaining records – Keep the kirksite record accurate and up to date.
- Managing inventory – Maintain stock levels and place re-order tags.
- Creating pack lists – Build outside service pack lists.
- Setting up new vendors – Handle new vendor processing and onboarding.
- Supporting the office – Keep the Smart Cell and office supply closet stocked.
- High school diploma or equivalent (a degree or coursework in business, supply chain, or a related field is a plus, but not required)
- 1–2 years of purchasing-related experience preferred — or the knowledge, skills, and willingness to learn the tasks above (we'll train you)
- Basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Excellent communication skills, especially over the phone, with a professional attitude
- Negotiation skills and sound, quick decision-making
- Ability to work well on cross-functional teams
- Ability to prioritize your work and solve problems
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noise
- No travel expected for this position
- Must be eligible to work in the United States, either by means of U.S. Citizenship, Work Visa, or H1B sponsorship. E-Verify partner employer.
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